A Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists by Michelle LaRowe
Publisher: Revell Books
Publish Date: January 1, 2010
Paperback, 335 pages
100+ LISTS PROVIDE MOMS WITH
ALL THE INFO THEY NEED:
International “Nanny of the Year” shares 112
of the most practical parenting lists
that answer everything from pregnancy
through preschool.
My Review:
A Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists is just what the title promises. A book full of important lists that will help any first time or many time mom. I enjoyed thumbing through this book and reading various lists. Some of my favorites were the clothing size in relationship to height/length for various name brands (because we all know that different companies size differently), The Preschoolers Library, Bully Proofing Your Kids, When to Call the Doctor and Games and Activities for the Car. And that is just a small sampling. There are so many great lists in this book that I just can't mention them all. One that really stands out and I wish I had when my children were babies was the Length and Weight Guidelines for the First Year. This has the growth charts from the doctor's office right in the book. Both of my children dropped on the weight chart and these would have been reassuring to me as a mom when that was going on.
If you know of a first-time mom - this would make an amazing baby shower gift. I am going to give one to my sister-in-law who is due this summer. I honestly wish I had this book when my children were smaller. For those of us with older children, there are still very useful lists. I have several lists that I plan on using in the future (such as the aforementioned Games and Activities for the Car).
Grab a copy of this book and prepare to be wowed - all the information a mom needs is here (or most of it) and it is presented in such an easy way - just look for the list you need and read it in about 3 minutes. Great for a busy mom.
As a professional nanny for more than 15 years and now as a
mother herself, Michelle LaRowe has
seen it all. She was even recognized as “Nanny of the Year” by the International Nanny Association in 2004, and the
following year, President George W. Bush praised her for her dedication to
in-home child care.
Now she shares her vast
knowledge and expertise with moms everywhere, in her new book A
Mom’s Ultimate Book of Lists, in which she provides the most
sought-after and up-to-date information for parenting children from birth to
age 5 in one easy-to-navigate resource. Also included is a special section
dedicated to pregnancy.
In compiling this collection
of 112 of the most practical lists for moms to live by, LaRowe ruthlessly
sorted through the most reliable sources and tried-and-true recommendations for
raising healthy and happy children.
Organized in
an easy-to-find format, her book offers mothers the chance to find all the
answers to their most pressing parenting questions in one resource. No more
having to wade through outdated books, make sense of conflicting expert
opinions or search for reliable information online: LaRowe has done all the meticulous
research, combined with her professional know-how and experience, so that
mothers can spend their time doing what they love best: Being a mom.
A sampling of the lists LaRowe
provides in her book includes:
Preparing for Baby
o
What’s safe and
not safe during pregnancy?
o
What to include
in your birthing plan
o
Key components to
include in your maternity-leave proposal
The First Year
o
Introducing solid
foods
o
Top toys for
baby’s first year
o
Sleep training
your baby
The Toddler Years
o
Guilt-free DVDs
for your toddler
o
10 life lessons
to teach your toddler
o
The best bedtime
routine
The Preschool Years
o
6 steps to a
successful preschool playdate
o
Teaching children
to share, step-by-step
o
The preschooler’s
library
Family Life
o
10 house rules
for every home
o
Age-appropriate
chores for young children
o
Feeding a picky
eater
Health and Safety Information
o
When to call the
doctor
o
The top 12 safety
mistakes parents make
o
Hidden household
poisons
Saving Time, Money & Sanity
o
10
time-management tips for moms
o
Common children’s
clothing size guidelines
o
A week’s worth of
quick, family-friendly meals
LaRowe shares her
professional wisdom, insights and advice in her practical, one-stop resource:
A Mom’s Ultimate Book of Lists: 100+ Lists to Save You Time, Money, and Sanity.
A Mom’s Ultimate Book of Lists: 100+ Lists to Save You Time, Money, and Sanity.
Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a
division of Baker Publishing Group.
Michelle LaRowe
is a national speaker, parenting consultant, and
author of the Nanny to the Rescue! series and Working Mom’s 411. The 2004 International Nanny Association
"Nanny of the Year" and a credentialed career nanny who has
specialized in working with multiples for more than fifteen years, Michelle has
also been lauded for her dedication to improving the quality of in-home child
care. www.michellelarowe.com
Revell,
a division of Baker Publishing Group,
offers practical books that bring the Christian faith
to everyday life. They publish resources from a variety of well-known
brands and authors, including their partnership with MOPS (Mothers of
Preschoolers) and Hungry Planet.
FCC Disclaimer:
This book was provided to me by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for review and blog tour.
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